BelongInUtah

Community Nominations: Is there someone who has shown outstanding community leadership? Is there an organization that has been uplifting your community? Is there a business or employer that shows a dedication to belonging? Is there a particular program that is doing innovative work in your community? We want to hear from you! Submit a Community Nomination for an organization, leader, business, employer, or program to be featured in an article by The Center. Submit a Community Nomination here: https://hubs.la/Q02FhKvq0 Reach out to Bailey Rivera-Wymes ([email protected]) with any questions. #belonginutah

Community Opportunity:Tech-Moms is launching a special cohort this fall: Tech-Moms in Color is designed specifically for Women of Color who are interested in moving into the tech industry. All participants, trainers, and guest speakers will be Women of Color. We all know that the tech industry can be tough to break into, and Women of Color face even greater barriers. This program will run every Saturday from September 14-November 23 at the University of Utah main campus. Apply now at https://hubs.la/Q02JNl1h0 to join this incredible community and take your first steps toward a tech career! #belonginutah

This past week, the Center and the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs hosted the July Young Professionals Networking Social Hour. Our group was joined by Brooke Scheffler Director of Utah Office of Boards & Commissions, and Shawn Newell, an experienced leader on various boards and appointments, to talk about civic engagement opportunities through boards and commissions. This pathway to civic engagement is typically untapped for young leaders. Thank you to both Brooke and Shawn who illuminated how to engage in this way and made the process approachable for our Young Professionals. Thank you to the Young Professionals who attended this month’s social! We look forward to continuing to build our community and learn new skills along the way. Staying engaged as a young leader is vital in this rapidly changing world and we have the opportunity to bridge with others as we work towards a future where everyone belongs. If you are a young professional that is interested in joining these networking and bridge-building opportunities, please email Bailey Rivera-Wymes ([email protected]) or Claudia Loayza([email protected]). #belonginutah

Profile: Mike Spence, Executive Director at Athletics United The Center for Economic Opportunity and Belonging is excited to continue this Profile series where we sit down with community leaders and talk to them about their belonging journey in Utah. We recently sat down and spoke with Mike Spence, about what belonging means to him and his story of finding belonging in Utah. Mike is a father, runner, and dedicated community member. Thank you Mike for all the work you do! Read the Profile here: https://hubs.la/Q02GZjPb0 #belonginutah

We’re Hiring! The Center for Economic Opportunity and Belonging is looking for a passionate and experienced Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Programming, and Operations. This position will need to be dedicated to furthering the Center’s mission and belonging throughout the state. Please see the job description for more information about the position: https://lnkd.in/gj5eUgBn. Email Bailey Rivera-Wymes [[email protected]] with a resume and cover letter to apply. 

Read our new Thought Piece written by our youngest Board of Advisors member, Jorge Jimenez, on the community work he does and about his new role as a member of The Center's team. #belonginutah Read the full article & explore more published by The Center here: https://hubs.la/Q02Fjfy70

UDON: Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Information Webinar On June 26, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded Nevada a grant to implement its Digital Equity Plan. This award triggers a 30-day window for NTIA to launch the $1.25 billion Digital Equity Competitive Grant program. This is the first of a series of webinars to help Utah stakeholders prepare to apply for this competitive grant. hashtag#digitalequity hashtag#belonginutah This first webinar will be held on July 9th at 10 AM Register here: https://hubs.la/Q02F8DPn0

The Center for Economic Opportunity and Belonging BelongInUtah and I are honored to be featured in the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Every Child Thrives publication. In 2018, I was incredibly fortunate to be selected for a fellowship at the WKKF Community Leadership Network (CLN) with the Center for Creative Leadership (https://wkkfcln.org/). The Foundation’s investment in a little-known mid-level professional from Salt Lake City, Utah, has had a profound impact on my personal/ professional journey and, more importantly, on our community. Thank you for supporting and highlighting our work in Utah.

Community Nominations: Is there someone who has shown outstanding community leadership? Is there an organization that has been uplifting your community? Is there a business or employer that shows a dedication to belonging? Is there a particular program that is doing innovative work in your community? We want to hear from you! Submit a Community Nomination for an organization, leader, business, employer, or program to be featured in an article by The Center. Submit a Community Nomination here: https://hubs.la/Q02FhJr20 Reach out to Bailey Rivera-Wymes ([email protected]) with any questions. #belonginutah

UDON: Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Information Webinar On June 26, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded Nevada a grant to implement its Digital Equity Plan. This award triggers a 30-day window for NTIA to launch the $1.25 billion Digital Equity Competitive Grant program. This is the first of a series of webinars to help Utah stakeholders prepare to apply for this competitive grant. #digitalequity #belonginutah This first webinar will be held on July 9th at 10 AM Register here: https://hubs.la/Q02F7VWN0